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Early Morning Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Small Group

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The Vatican museums are one of the world's most visited museum complexes and undoubtedly on Rome's "must see" list. Yet with long lines, crowds and its sheer scale, it is easy for people to end up overwhelmed and exhausted. Don't let that happen to you! Imagine walking through these magnificently adorned halls without the noise of hundreds of bustling tourists; It's almost like having the place to yourself. You will visit the Vatican when only 10% of the usual crowds are present, with your own private tour guide and enjoy a pickup transfer from your accommodation!
  • Special "early morning" admission tickets
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Audio headsets to hear your guide
  • Hotel pick-up with luxury transportation
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Traveler pickup is offered

We offer pickup service from all accommodation facilities located in the city center. Hotels, B&B's and apartments.

Please include, in your reservation, the accommodation name and address.

  • Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy
    This tour allows you to enjoy an infinite number of masterpieces like Michelangelo’s “Pietà” and Raphael’s “School of Athens”. All this with absolute calm and peace without being stressed out by huge crowds pushing you around during normal visiting hours. Imagine walking through these magnificently adorned halls without the noise of hundreds of bustling tourists, and only 10% of the usual crowds present; It’s almost like having the place to yourself. All of this, in a small group of maximum 12 people for dedicated attention from the tour guide. After the complimentary pick-up from your accommodation, you will skip the long lines, with your early morning admission ticket, and access directly the metal detector control. The tour will begin in a gorgeous panoramic terrace that offers a stunning view of St. Peter’s dome overlooking the Vatican gardens; the perfect spot to take a great picture! Your guide will then walk you through all the highlights of the museums which include masterpieces and artifacts from different cultures and civilizations. You will visit the Pio Clementine museum, famous for its ancient Greek statuary such as the Laocoon group. You will gasp at the length of the enormous Tapestry Hall, then, through the Hall of the painted maps, you will enter the Sistine Chapel whose impact in history, religion and visual arts has no equal in the world.
    120 minutes
  • Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy
    Spend at least 10-15 minutes admiring the magnificent frescoes of Michelangelo and the other Renaissance masters. You will enjoy the highlight of the tour without the presence of large crowds.
    10 minutes
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • The Audio headsets will be provided only if there are minimum 8 people in the group
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Vaccines accepted: Pfizer, Moderna, Astrazeneca and Johnson&Johnson. PCR or Rapid negative test within 48 hrs can be provided instead of vaccine certification
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Debby_W
17 Apr 2022
It was rough getting up early with jet lag, but worth it for sure to get in here early. Maybe next time we would wait another day so we could be more awake for this. Georgia, our guide, was excellent and had so much knowledge to share. Would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Jason_B
30 Oct 2021
Our guide Valentina, was great! Very knowledgeable about the history of the Vatican, and the Sistine Chapel, as well as very enthusiastic about the tour. Would recommend!
This tour in is organized by Exploro Tours

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